The American Red Cross is conducting a free workshop to help businesses prepare for emergencies and recover from disaster by creating an "Organizational Resilience" plan. "Emergency Planning and Your Business" will be held Thursday, June 27 at Hayward's City Hall.

Course Objectives:-Learn American Red Cross best practice methods related to emergency planning, including devising or improving emergency procedures for staff, clients, and customers, and continuing operations after a disaster.-Complete a significant portion of your emergency plan and continuity of operations plan during the course.-Gain knowledge of effective continuity program management.

Breakfast and lunch will be served. Sign up for the free Red Cross Ready Rating assessment before the course and receive a 20-person disaster kit. Visit www.readyrating.org to begin.